The Faith Debate

An Appeal (Part 2) Faith Debate: Sunday, June 14th, 2015 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . This special edition of The Faith Debate features a sermon on 1 Peter 5:1-4. The message is titled "An Appeal", and the second half is shared during this program. The first half is shared in the previous episode. . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ . www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

An Appeal (Part 1) Faith Debate: Sunday, June 7th, 2015 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . This special edition of The Faith Debate features a sermon on 1 Peter 5:1-4. The message is titled "An Appeal", and the first half is shared during this program. The second half is shared in the upcoming episode. . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ . www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

Leadership Wrap-Up Faith Debate: Sunday, May 31st, 2015 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . A co-founder of Sts. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church and co-founder of the company Leadership Techniques joins The Faith Debate to share some book recommendations, insights, and perspective for people holding leadership positions in the church and in business - especially ideas related to managing volunt...

Leadership Techniques Faith Debate: Sunday, May 24th, 2015 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . A former council member at Sts. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church is also co-founder of Leadership Techniques. The Faith Debate mines his experience for wise strategies to be used by pastors, priests, and business owners/managers. . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Swit...

Church Leadership Faith Debate: Sunday, May 17th, 2015 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . A convert to Greek Orthodoxy was asked to be involved in the leadership of Sts. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church in Frederick, Maryland. During this episode of The Faith Debate he shares some of the details of handling politicking and challenges to maintaining an attitude of teamwork. . Panel: Troy Skinner...

Founding a New Orthodox Church Faith Debate: Sunday, May 10th, 2015 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . A former Protestant converted to Greek Orthodoxy, then helped establish Sts. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church in Frederick, Maryland. He shares the story of his transition, and the leadership considerations in play during the founding of the new congregation. . (Note: There are a few audio int...

Greed is Good (Part 2) Faith Debate: Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . This episode of The Faith Debate features the closing portion of a message shared about greed, centering on the words of Psalm 112. The church was wrapping up a series titled "Seed Time", so this exposition of God's Word might be titled "Greed Time". . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Chr...

Greed is Good (Part 1) Faith Debate: Sunday, April 26th, 2015 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . This episode of The Faith Debate features the opening portion of a message shared about greed, centering on the words of Psalm 112. The church was wrapping up a series titled "Seed Time", so this exposition of God's Word might be titled "Greed Time". . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in...

Make Good Show for Lost Audio Faith Debate: Sunday, April 19th, 2015 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Some sort of technical glitch led to the loss of a recorded episode of The Faith Debate before it could be broadcast. So, an emergency edition of the show was produced as a fill-in program. Topics include: being a pack rat, Kwanza, religious principles, the devil, natural disasters as the wrath o...

Day of Prayer Faith Debate: Sunday, April 12th, 2015 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . The Faith Debate dedicated a string of shows to the National Day of Prayer and the Youth Prayer Rally connected to it. In this final episode of the series the focus is on the need, importance, and difficulty of prayer. . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroa...

Youth Prayer Rally Faith Debate: Sunday, April 5th, 2015 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . A Youth Prayer Rally was arranged to coincide with the National Day of Prayer. The Faith Debate talks about both aspects of the day's events with a jam packed slate of guests. . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroad Valley Church Carolyn Jackson. Region...

Parenting and Prayer Faith Debate: Sunday, March 29th, 2015 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . The National Day of Prayer and Youth Prayer Rallies provide an opportunity for parents to involve their children in the community in ways that will help shape/grow their faith. The Faith Debate discusses this with parents and their kids in this episode. . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in...

National Day of Prayer Faith Debate: Sunday, March 22nd, 2015 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Each year in America during the month of May there is a National Day of Prayer. This episode of The Faith Debate welcomes nine people into the studio to discuss various aspects of events planned for the day. . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroad...

Is There More Authority in Tradition or Scripture? Faith Debate: Sunday, March 15th, 2015 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Protestants say Scripture reigns supreme as the rule and guide for Christian faith. Eastern Orthodoxy (as does Rome) gives greater emphasis to church tradition. Men on different sides of this debate square off on this edition of The Faith Debate. . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor...

Orthodoxy Contrasted with Protestantism Faith Debate: Sunday, March 8th, 2015 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . A former protestant pastor converted to Eastern Orthodoxy, and on this show he describes the key issues that led to his decision to switch traditions (including sacraments and icons). . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroad Valley C...

Charismatic Episcopal Faith Debate: Sunday, March 1st, 2015 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . The Faith Debate panel includes a former Methodist pastor who became a Charismatic before ending up in the Eastern Orthodox church. This episode covers the theological commitments that stand behind his blending of these traditions. . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switz...

Methodist to Charismatic to Orthodox Faith Debate: Sunday, February 22nd, 2015 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . The Faith Debate welcomes to the show a man who began as a Methodist pastor, then shifted to leading a Charismatic congregation, before landing with a church in the Eastern Orthodox tradition. In this episode he shares the story of his transitions. . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Househo...

Troy's Magic Mail Bag Faith Debate: Sunday, February 15th, 2015 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . This episode of The Faith Debate features a look back at previous shows, and even a listen back to Troy Skinner's previous career as a sports talk radio personality. Topics include religious freedom, show notes, attributes of God, the so-called Gospel of Thomas, reading recommendations, and more. . Pa...

Peter Marshall Sermons Faith Debate: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Typically The Faith Debate features a panel discussion. On rare occasion the show features sermons by Troy Skinner. In this situation, neither is the case. Instead, having been inspired by the movie "A Man Called Peter", the show features the preaching ministry of Peter Marshall. . Panel: Troy Skinner...

Troy's Audition Tapes Faith Debate: Sunday, February 1st, 2015 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . There were a stretch of week's when The Faith Debate required some "emergency" programming. What else could explain airing a bunch of old audition tapes for the world to hear? :) Whatever the reasoning, this episode features old radio air checks of Troy Skinner from when he was a news anchor, a play-by...

Stack of Stuff Faith Debate: Sunday, January 18th, 2015 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Due to scheduling conflicts and technical errors this episode of The Faith Debate features no panelists. Instead, Troy Skinner walks through his "big stack of stuff" to address natural disasters, the judgment of God, Pat Robertson, Haiti earthquakes, public prayer, and more. . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Hou...

Tributes to Journey, Magic, & Elvis Faith Debate: Sunday, January 11th, 2015 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . The Faith Debate experienced no success lining up guests for a panel discussion, but the show must go on (as they say). So, this edition of the show features a look back at some of the production work that Troy Skinner did as part of a different era in his radio career. The show begin...

Potpourri Faith Debate: Sunday, January 4th, 2015 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . With this being the first episode of 2015, the show focusses on the importance of prayer in making New Year's resolutions. It then moves into discussion about earthquakes, Easter, worship, Quran burning, Sarah Palin, Lilith, denominations, and beliefs. . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ . w...

Students Expressing Faith at Graduation Faith Debate: Sunday, December 28th, 2014 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Is it okay for schools to censor graduation speeches and to censure students who ignore the demands that they be silenced? What are the bounds of freedom of speech and freedom of religion? . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Arn Bjorndal. Project Manager, Yout...

Schools Teach Evolution to Be Anti-God? Faith Debate: Sunday, December 21st, 2014 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Darwinian Evolution has lost credence in academic circles, but other theories of evolution persist as supposed alternatives to creationism. The non-God ideas are taught in government run schools, but the biblical truth is not. The Faith Debate asks, "Why?". . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pas...